Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Russell Rowe, MD
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician · Gatesville, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rowe
Dr. Russell Rowe is a mohs-micrographic surgery physician in Gatesville, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rowe performed 11,113 Medicare services across 3,980 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rowe received a total of $8,597 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 284 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in mohs-micrographic surgery physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Rowe is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 10% volume in TX
$8,597 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗11,113
Medicare services
Top 10% in TX for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
3,980
Unique beneficiaries
$96
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~585 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
2,558 | $5 | $11 |
| Ultrasound guidance for radiation therapy field placement Use of ultrasound imaging to help position radiation therapy fields accurately during treatment. |
1,191 | $135 | $305 |
| Radiation treatment planning, 1 area This procedure involves gathering the necessary data to design the most effective radiation therapy plan for a single treatment area. |
1,126 | $204 | $456 |
| Superficial or low voltage radiation treatment A radiation therapy procedure that delivers radiation to the surface of the body or uses low voltage energy. This treatment targets areas close to the skin. |
1,085 | $31 | $69 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,005 | $58 | $153 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
813 | $32 | $114 |
| Cogenex amniotic membrane, per square centimeter This code represents the application of Cogenex, a processed amniotic membrane product, measured by each square centimeter used during a procedure. |
448 | $190 | $650 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
406 | $58 | $173 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
399 | $77 | $193 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks This procedure involves the removal of a growth from the head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. The removed tissue is then examined under a microscope in the laboratory. |
381 | $476 | $1,133 |
| Radiation treatment management, 5 sessions Oversight and management of a radiation therapy course consisting of five treatment sessions. |
208 | $147 | $327 |
| Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week A weekly consultation to review and manage ongoing radiation therapy treatment. |
175 | $65 | $144 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
151 | $68 | $190 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
146 | $35 | $96 |
| Additional skin growth biopsy Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session. |
129 | $37 | $86 |
| Complicated wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound measuring between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
109 | $191 | $774 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 100 | $315 | $693 |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | 88 | $50 | $112 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks A procedure to remove a growth from the trunk, arms, or legs and send 1 to 5 tissue samples to a laboratory for microscopic examination. |
76 | $468 | $1,080 |
| Complicated wound repair, scalp/arms/legs, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
74 | $190 | $718 |
| Design and construction of simple radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a simple radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or condition being treated. |
56 | $29 | $65 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes. The wound area covered is 25.0 square centimeters or less. |
52 | $88 | $269 |
| Simple radiation therapy planning This procedure involves the initial planning phase for radiation therapy treatment. It includes the setup and configuration required to prepare for delivering radiation to a specific area. |
44 | $54 | $121 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
42 | $85 | $218 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
37 | $42 | $123 |
| Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
31 | $116 | $287 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A medical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. This type of repair involves cleaning the wound and stitching it closed to promote healing. |
30 | $168 | $518 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
27 | $52 | $164 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. |
24 | $199 | $827 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring a small piece of skin to the affected area. The graft covers wounds on the face, neck, hands, feet, or other specified body parts. |
22 | $554 | $1,258 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters. |
20 | $170 | $716 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm This procedure involves stitching a wound on the neck, hands, feet, or genitals that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. It is classified as an intermediate repair requiring layered closure. |
17 | $133 | $528 |
| Design and construction of intermediate radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of an intermediate radiation treatment device. It does not specify a particular clinical purpose or condition. |
17 | $105 | $234 |
| Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm | 13 | $121 | $540 |
| Complex wound repair, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound measuring between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
13 | $149 | $648 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,597
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,228/year across 7 years
Top 16% in TX for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
29
Companies
284
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,597 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,014
2023
$2,096
2022
$750
2021
$941
2020
$210
2019
$366
2018
$2,219
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie, Inc.
$1,891
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$879
AbbVie Inc.
$869
PFIZER INC.
$697
ABBVIE INC.
$622
Kerecis Limited
$529
GENZYME CORPORATION
$431
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$425
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$421
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$337
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$285
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$198
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$172
UCB, Inc.
$158
LEO Pharma Inc.
$152
Amgen Inc.
$124
Lilly USA, LLC
$107
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$69
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$30
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$24
Genentech USA, Inc.
$20
Celgene Corporation
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Incyte Corporation
$14
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$13
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 42.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
20% · ABILIFY MAINTENA · ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · ADBRY · AKLIEF · BLU-U · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DERMATITIS - DISEASE · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Erivedge · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerendia · Kimyrsa · LIBTAYO · LITFULO · Levulan Kerastick (aminolevulinic acid HCl) for Topical Solution · OPZELURA · Odomzo · Olux · Otezla · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · QUTENZA · REMICADE · REXULTI · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TWYNEO · Vascepa
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $77 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Mohs-micrographic surgery physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
1.2
County median income
$68,904
Nearest hospital
CORYELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Rowe is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of TX peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Rowe experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rowe performed 2,558 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Rowe receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rowe received a total of $8,597 from 29 companies across 284 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Rowe's costs compare to other mohs-micrographic surgery physicians in Gatesville?
Dr. Rowe's average Medicare payment per service is $96. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Rowe) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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